
From the Organizer
Come join us for our annual Fort Branch Zombie 5K Run or Walk as well as the Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run on October 31, 2026, at 9:00 am. 5K Run/walk starts at 9 am; Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30 am. 5K runners and walker who pre-register by October 10, 2026, will receive a guaranteed t-shirt and a pass to the Sinister Cellar Haunted House. No guarantee of t shirt if registered after October 10th. Some additional shirts may be available the day of the race but not guaranteed.
Award for overall Male/Female!
Age group awards for runners and walkers, male and female: 0-13; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40--49; 50-59 and 60 and over. Each Lil Zombie Fun Run Participant will receive a medal, age groups for Lil Zombies: 1-3 years; 4-6 years; and 7-9 years.
Come join the fun in Fort Branch, Indiana, and enjoy a great 5K course and shorter distances for the Lil Zombies. But beware, you have the option to be chased by zombies on the course! Food truck and beverage trucks will also be present. And don't forget to come and enjoy the haunted house located at 599 E John Street in Fort Branch, hours of haunting Friday, October 30th and Saturday October 31st from 6-7 pm for no scare and from 7-10 pm for haunting!
Race Location: Fort Branch Community Park 599 E. John Street, Fort Branch, Indiana 47648
Pre-packet pickup October 30, 2026, from 5-7 pm. at the Fort Branch Community Park at 599 E. John Street, Fort Branch, Indiana, near the entrance to the Sinister Cellar Haunted House or on race day.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Princeton 1 W, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,412
as of 2023
Elevation
482 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 100 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Run/Walk/Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Run/Walk/Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026